The Religio-Medical Masquerade: A Complete Exposure of Christian Science

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The Religio-Medical Masquerade: A Complete Exposure of Christian Science

by Frederick William Peabody

EN·~4 hours

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Description

In this meticulously researched work, a seasoned attorney turns his legal expertise toward the controversial movement known as Christian Science. Drawing on a decade of courtroom battles and investigative probing, he lays out the origins, doctrines, and organizational tactics of the group, highlighting the stark contrast between its public façade and the underlying motives he uncovers. The narrative is anchored in real‑world cases, including a high‑profile lawsuit over a disputed photograph, which serves as a gateway to deeper insights about the founder’s ambitions and the movement’s financial underpinnings.

Through clear, unflinching language, the author separates fact from fervor, exposing how scientific terminology is co‑opted to lend credibility to a system he deems more commercial than spiritual. Readers are offered a sober, evidence‑based portrait that invites careful reflection on belief, authority, and the fine line between faith and exploitation.

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Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (276K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Paul Flo Williams, from images provided by the Internet Archive

Release date

2014-04-16

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Frederick William Peabody

1862–1938

Best known for a forceful critique of Christian Science, this early 20th-century writer approached the subject with the urgency of someone convinced public health was at stake. His surviving work is sharp, combative, and very much rooted in the religious and medical debates of its time.

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